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Immerse yourself in the Sjoa River on this thrilling, guided riverboarding excursion from Otta! Beginners are welcome.
Situated on the banks of the Lågen River in the picturesque Gudbrandsdalen Valley, the charming town of Otta is located in central Norway. Otta is known for its scenic mountain ranges, lush valleys, and proximity to the Sjoa River, which is a popular locale for white water rafting and adventure enthusiasts!
If you're looking to try something completely different on your next trip to Norway, why not try riverboarding in Otta? This fun-filled activity, also known as 'hydrospeeding', involves using specialized riverboards and floating down a river with rapids. For your convenience, you can choose between a family-friendly excursion or a more electrifying intermediate option riverboarding in Otta. In both cases, the maximum tour capacity is 15 participants and the experience is personalized with the group's abilities, ages, and preferences in mind.
The family-friendly excursion riverboarding in Otta is 3.5 hours long and welcomes explorers ages 10 and up. The activity typically takes place on the Lågen River, a more controllable environment. Your instructor will be at your side as you navigate waves and smaller rapids. Whereas, the intermediate tour is on the Sjoa River with more challenging rapids and includes a delicious lunch with a minimum participant age of 15.
Whatever option you choose, your riverboarding in Otta adventure begins at the meeting point, where you'll be greeted by your experienced instructor. After an initial safety and itinerary briefing, you'll be provided with your equipment, which includes a wet suit, a life jacket, gloves, a helmet, flippers, and, of course, a riverboard. Then, you'll board the transfer to the departure point at either the Lågen or Sjoa Rivers. Upon your arrival, your instructor will give an introduction to riverboarding and riverboarding techniques. Now, the fun starts! With the guidance of your instructor, you'll hop into the water, grab onto the handles of your riverboard, and start your journey down the Lågen River or the Sjoa River.
During this excursion riverboarding in Otta, you'll traverse waves and feel a rush like none other while heading through rapids! Riverboarding is as immersive as it gets and promises an enjoyable time on the water. At the end of your time riverboarding in Otta, you'll have a break (with lunch on the intermediate excursion) before boarding the transfer back to the city with lifelong memories!
For an unforgettable adventure in Norway that you'll talk about for years to come, don't miss this excursion riverboarding in Otta on the Lågen or Sjoa Rivers!
